Nederburg The Winemasters Grenache Carignan Rosé 2022

Colour Blush pink. Bouquet A fresh burst of strawberry aroma, ending in a hint of pomegranate. Palate Strawberry and pomegranate flavours with a revitalising fresh juiciness. Rounded and ripe with pleasantly refreshing acidity throughout.

The fruit for this wine came from top-performing vineyards located on the Nederburg farm in Paarl. Close proximity to the cellar is beneficial on two fronts: retaining freshness as well as minimising skin contact to achieve a light onion colour in the wine. Planted mostly in shale soils, with good water-holding capacity to buffer against heat waves and to protect the freshness of the fruit. The vines are trellised on vertical systems, with sufficient sunlight penetrating canopies for more balanced acidity in the eventual wine.

The grapes were hand-harvested early in the morning during February, at 20° to 22º Balling. The different components were vinified separately. Minimal skin contact was allowed for less colour extraction. Only free run juice was clarified. Fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks at 15°C to16°C. The wine was left on the gross lees for an extended period of two months, to achieve better mouth-feel and palate weight. Varietal specific yeast was used to aptly reflect the expressiveness of the cultivars and prolong its flavour. Only plant proteins were used during setting and fining, making this wine suitable for vegans and vegetarians.